for a moment julia could not anything wxcept his own heartbeat

worked day and night for you.”

Julián’s face twisted. “Did you buy me?”

Rosa flinched as if he had struck her.

“No,” she whispered.

Esteban laughed softly. “Of course she did not buy you. People in her position do not buy things. They accept opportunities.”

Amalia’s guard moved, but Amalia raised one hand to stop him.

Julián turned slowly toward Esteban.continue reading …